1. Disconnect the ground cable from the battery. For additional information, refer to Section 414-01.
All cars
WARNING: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycol. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling brake fluid. If brake fluid gets into your eyes, flush eyes with cold running water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. If brake fluid is swallowed, drink water and induce vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention. Failure to follow these instructions may result in injury.
CAUTION: If brake fluid comes into contact with paintwork, immediately rinse the affected area with cold water.
NOTE: Make sure the vehicle is on a level, level surface.
NOTE: The system consists of separate circuits for each front wheel and the diagonally opposite rear wheel. Each circuit can be bled separately.
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CAUTION: The brake fluid reservoir must remain filled with new, clean brake fluid throughout the bleeding procedure.
Install the air bleed line onto the air bleed nipple. 3. Immerse the end of the bleed pipe in a suitable container containing a small amount of the specified brake fluid.
4. To maintain brake fluid pressure and prevent air leakage through the bleed nipple thread, the bottom of the bleed bottle must be positioned at least 300 mm above the bleed nipple.
5. Release the air bleed nipple half a turn.
6. Fully depress the brake pedal (forcing brake fluid and air into the bleeder bottle) and allow the brake pedal to return to its original position.
7. Fill the brake fluid reservoir.
8. Continue to press the brake pedal until air-free fluid flows into the bleeder container.
9. With the brake pedal fully depressed, tighten the bleed nipple.
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CAUTION: After bleeding the brake lines, make sure the cap is installed on the bleed nipple. This will prevent corrosion of the bleed nipple. Failure to follow this instruction may result in the bleed nipple seizing.
Repeat this procedure on the remaining brake lines.